Science & Applied Research

Foundations of Scientific Thinking and Method

Learn how evidence is produced, measured and judged, from hypothesis to peer review.

Diploma in Biotechnology

Cellular and biomolecular processes for technology development. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Microbiology

Study of microscopic organisms such as bacteria, viruses and fungi. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Biochemistry

Chemical processes within and relating to living organisms. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Zoology

Animal anatomy, behaviour and evolutionary biology. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

How organisms relate to one another and to their surroundings. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Physiology

How living organs and tissues function. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Immunology

Immune systems in health and disease. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Parasitology

Parasites, their hosts and the relationship between them. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Analytical Chemistry

Techniques for identifying and quantifying matter. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Organic Chemistry

Structure, properties and reactions of carbon-based compounds. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Inorganic Chemistry

Behaviour and synthesis of inorganic and organometallic compounds. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Polymer Chemistry

Synthesis and chemical properties of plastics and macromolecules. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Medicinal Chemistry

Design, development and synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Computational Chemistry

Using computer simulation to solve chemical problems. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Agrochemistry

Agricultural chemical applications such as fertilisers and pesticides. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Astrochemistry

The chemical elements and compounds found in space. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Applied Physics

Practical application of physics in technology and engineering. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Geophysics

Physical properties of the Earth studied by quantitative methods. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Medical Physics

Physics applied to healthcare, including radiation therapy. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Quantum Physics

Mechanics of particles at atomic and subatomic scale. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Meteorology

Atmospheric science and weather forecasting. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Oceanography

Physical and biological properties of the ocean. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Volcanology

Volcanoes, lava, magma and related geological phenomena. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Seismology

The scientific study of earthquakes and elastic waves. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Paleontology

Prehistoric life studied through the fossil record. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology

Clinical laboratory testing used in diagnosis. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Pharmacy Studies

Compounding, dispensing and managing medicines, as independent study support. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Physiotherapy Studies

Physical rehabilitation and movement science. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Radiography and Imaging

Medical imaging techniques such as X-ray and MRI. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Dental Hygiene

Preventative dental care and oral health. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics

Human nutrition and dietary planning. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Workplace safety, wellbeing and risk control. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Pharmacology

Drug action and how medicines interact with the body. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Audiology and Speech Therapy

Assessing and supporting hearing and speech difficulties. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Dialysis Technology

Operating and monitoring renal dialysis equipment. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Human Biology and Health Science

How the human body is organised and what actually changes health outcomes.

Environmental Science and Climate Literacy

The carbon cycle, energy systems and how to read climate data honestly.

Diploma in Agriculture

Crop production, soil management and livestock care. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Horticulture

Cultivation of fruit, vegetables, flowers and ornamental plants. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Botany

Plant biology, physiology and ecology. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in General Biology

Core concepts of living organisms and ecosystems. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Aquaculture

Breeding and harvesting aquatic plants and animals. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Animal Husbandry

Breeding and caring for farm animals. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Food Science and Technology

Processing, preservation and packaging of food. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Cognitive Science

Intelligence, mind and cognitive processing. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Statistics

Data collection, mathematical analysis and interpretation. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Actuarial Science

Assessing financial risk with mathematical and statistical methods. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Biomedical Engineering

Designing technology and devices for medical use. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Design and construction of public infrastructure. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Genetics

Principles of heredity, DNA and genetic variation. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering

Electronic circuits and communication equipment. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Mechatronics

Mechanical, electronic and computer engineering combined. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Materials Science

Properties and engineering applications of matter. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Marine Biology

Marine organisms and ocean ecosystems. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Entomology

The scientific study of insects. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Molecular Biology

Structure and function of the macromolecules essential to life. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Robotics and Automation

Building and programming automated robotic systems. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Geomatics

Gathering, storing, processing and delivering geographic information. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Mycology

The specialised study of fungi. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Industrial Chemistry

Chemical processes for manufacturing and industrial production. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Environmental Chemistry

Chemical phenomena in the natural environment. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Astrophysics

The physics of celestial bodies and space. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Optics and Photonics

Generation, detection and manipulation of light. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Geology

The Earth's physical structure, substance and history. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Mineralogy

Chemical structure and physical properties of minerals. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Nursing Studies

Clinical nursing practice and patient care, as independent study support. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Optometry Studies

Eye care, vision testing and corrective lenses. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Public Health

Disease prevention and community health promotion. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Epidemiology

Distribution and determinants of health and disease in populations. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Veterinary Science Studies

Animal healthcare and treatment principles. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Medical Records Technology

Management of healthcare data and patient records. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Forestry

Management, restoration and conservation of forests. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Environmental Science

Pollution, conservation and ecological sustainability. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Soil Science

Soil as a natural resource, including classification and fertility. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Wildlife Conservation

Protecting wild species and their habitats. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Agronomy

The science of soil management and crop production. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Sustainable Development

Environmental policy, resource management and green technology. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Forensic Science

Applying scientific method to legal and criminal investigation. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Digital Forensics

Investigating and recovering data from electronic devices. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Forensic Toxicology

Analysing biological samples for toxins and drugs. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Food Safety and Quality Assurance

Regulatory standards and inspection of food products. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Fermentation Technology

Using microorganisms to make products such as bread, yoghurt and beer. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in General Psychology

The human mind, behaviour and psychological theory. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Counselling Psychology

Listening skills and counselling technique, as independent study support. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Criminology

The scientific study of crime and criminal behaviour. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Behavioural Neuroscience

The biological basis of psychological processes. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Applied Mathematics

Mathematical methods used in science and engineering. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Operations Research

Advanced analytical methods for decision making. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Chemical Engineering

Converting raw materials into usable chemical products. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Design and manufacture of mechanical systems. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Applying electricity, electronics and electromagnetism. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Nanotechnology

Manipulating matter at atomic and molecular scale. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Petroleum Engineering

Production and extraction of oil and gas. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Aerospace Engineering

The science of aircraft and spacecraft design. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.

Diploma in Renewable Energy Technology

Designing and managing solar, wind and bioenergy systems. A twelve-week Mai Studies diploma programme with recorded classes, notes, assessed work and a completion certificate.